Make H.
Hardware Engineer | Product Design, PCB Development, Procurement, Production, Solution Cost Optimiza
Singapore,
Singapore
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About
Hello, I am a senior hardware engineer with over 10 years of experience in the entire product lifecycle development of electronic products, covering all aspects from initial product design and PCB development to component procurement, mass production, and solution cost optimization.
I am dedicated to bridging the gap between hardware engineering and supply chain management, helping global customers, hardware startups, and EMS companies bring reliable products to market while addressing component shortages and reducing overall bill of materials (BOM) costs.
🔧 Core Expertise and Skills
• Hardware and Product Design: Embedded circuit design, schematic drawing, and system architecture optimization.
• PCB Development: Multi-layer PCB layout, signal integrity, and design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Procurement and Supply Chain: Strategic component sourcing, identification of discontinued/obsolete components, and supplier management.
• Mass Production Support: New Product Introduction (NPI), test fixture design, and production line troubleshooting.
• Solution Cost Optimization: Pin-to-pin IC cross-referencing (e.g., STM32 vs. GD32, TI/ADI vs. 3PEAK) saves 20%–40% of total BOM cost without impacting performance.
🏆 Key Achievements and Impact
• Resolving End-of-Lifecycle and Stockout Issues: Successfully found direct domestic alternatives for critical MCUs and high-precision operational amplifiers for US/EU customers, avoiding months of redesign delays.
• Cost Reduction: Optimized complex BOMs for commercial and industrial products, reducing component costs by up to 35%.
• Smooth Production: Guided multiple hardware projects from prototyping to mass production, achieving zero field failures.
🎓 Education Background
• Expert in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (or related fields)
• In-depth understanding of the Asian and global semiconductor supply chains.
Whether you need a complete PCB redesign, assistance with mass production, or urgent search for alternative ICs to circumvent supply chain bottlenecks, I can help.
Please send us your project details or bill of materials immediately so we can conduct a rapid technical assessment!
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I am dedicated to bridging the gap between hardware engineering and supply chain management, helping global customers, hardware startups, and EMS companies bring reliable products to market while addressing component shortages and reducing overall bill of materials (BOM) costs.
🔧 Core Expertise and Skills
• Hardware and Product Design: Embedded circuit design, schematic drawing, and system architecture optimization.
• PCB Development: Multi-layer PCB layout, signal integrity, and design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Procurement and Supply Chain: Strategic component sourcing, identification of discontinued/obsolete components, and supplier management.
• Mass Production Support: New Product Introduction (NPI), test fixture design, and production line troubleshooting.
• Solution Cost Optimization: Pin-to-pin IC cross-referencing (e.g., STM32 vs. GD32, TI/ADI vs. 3PEAK) saves 20%–40% of total BOM cost without impacting performance.
🏆 Key Achievements and Impact
• Resolving End-of-Lifecycle and Stockout Issues: Successfully found direct domestic alternatives for critical MCUs and high-precision operational amplifiers for US/EU customers, avoiding months of redesign delays.
• Cost Reduction: Optimized complex BOMs for commercial and industrial products, reducing component costs by up to 35%.
• Smooth Production: Guided multiple hardware projects from prototyping to mass production, achieving zero field failures.
🎓 Education Background
• Expert in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (or related fields)
• In-depth understanding of the Asian and global semiconductor supply chains.
Whether you need a complete PCB redesign, assistance with mass production, or urgent search for alternative ICs to circumvent supply chain bottlenecks, I can help.
Please send us your project details or bill of materials immediately so we can conduct a rapid technical assessment!
Experience
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Professional Experience & Proven Track Record
Hardware Development & Supply Chain Solutions · Full-time
May 2014 –
Present
12 yrs 5 mos
Ichikawaminami, Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan
• Full-Lifecycle Hardware Engineering: Spearheaded complete electronics development from product design, schematic capture, and multi-layer PCB layout to prototype verification and mass production.
• Solution Cost Optimization & BOM Reduction: Performed technical BOM analysis and pin-to-pin IC cross-referencing (e.g., STM32 to GD32, TI/ADI to 3PEAK), successfully slashing overall material costs by 20%–40% without compromising performance.
• EOL & Supply Chain Shortage Resolution: Identified drop-in domestic alternatives and verified electrical parameters (PSRR, Noise, Voltage, Pinouts) for obsolete/long-lead components, drastically reducing lead times from months to days.
• DFM/DFA & Production Support: Conducted Design for Manufacturing/Assembly reviews and developed test jigs, guiding products smoothly through NPI (New Product Introduction) and resolving factory assembly bottlenecks.
• Global Procurement & Vendor Management: Managed strategic component sourcing and audited supplier reliability to ensure stable supply chain operations for international clients and EMS partners.
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Area of Expertise
Electrical Engineering
General Design
Electrical Drafting
Engineering Design
Electronic Devices
Lighting Design
Wearables Design
Trademarks
3D Product Rendering and Design
Electronic Prototyping and Design Services
3D Product Modeling
Design for Assembly Services
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
Design for Manufacturability (DFM Services)
Electronics Design Service
Electrical Schematic Drawing Services
Electrical 2D Drafting Services
Electrical Instrumentation Services
Electrical Circuit Design Services
Software Developers
Languages
English Professional working proficiency
Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency
Location
Singapore, Singapore